Anonymous v. Anonymous

In this disputed paternity proceeding, the attorney for the respondent has filed a notice of motion requesting that the petitioner be directed to submit to a polygraph examination. The motion is opposed.

It is well established, that polygraph evidence, because it is not scientifically reliable, is not admissible in this State. (See People v. Forte, 279 N. Y. 204; People v. Leone, 25 N Y 2d 511; People v. Dobler, 29 Misc 2d 481; Matter of Tree v. Ralston, 62 Misc 2d 582.) (To the contrary, see Matter of Stenzel, 71 Misc 2d 719; Walther v. O’Connell, 72 Misc 2d 316.)

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